CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 45.02
Alabama · Jefferson County · 3,504 residents · 1.141 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14lowest short commute in AL#954 US12.6 min#17highest foreign-born in AL19.4%#22highest education in AL75.1%#69lowest young in AL27.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, AL
The short version
Census Tract 45.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,689. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $317,100. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,504
+13%since 2020
from 3,109 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,071 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 2,725 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.9
Unchangedsince 2020
from 28.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,689
+174%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $17,400 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,952
+63%since 2020
from $25,693 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
−28.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
−25%since 2020
from 0.626 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.4%
Information5.6%
Public administration5.5%
Retail trade3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Finance & insurance0.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$317,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $253,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,620
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,160 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
93.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
−62%since 2020
from 14.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39%(1,214)
Black36.7%(1,141)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(212)
Asian15%(465)
Other2.5%(77)
Diversity Score85.7%(2,663)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(1,449)
Black29.9%(1,047)
Hispanic / Latino7%(247)
Asian16.3%(570)
Other5.5%(191)
Diversity Score88.2%(3,089)
Diversity Score
88
+3%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
75.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
51.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.6 min
−1%since 2020
from 12.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
40.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
28.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Female
61.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Foreign born
19.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,504 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $57,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $317,100, and the typical rent is about $1,620 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 75.1% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 25.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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